Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds: A Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds: A nutrition pack for various diseases

Pumpkin is often associated with “Halloween” but it is full of such nutrition facts. It helps in defence against heart diseases, cancer, asthma and many of such major diseases. The pumpkin is a best-known source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. Beta- carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body once it is eaten. Carotene offer protection against heart diseases, asthma, cancer, aging and body degeneration.

Pumpkin Nutrition:

Other than Carotene, the fiber, potassium and vitamin C & E reduce heart disease especially hypertension. Moreover it helps in eye health. Pumpkin also reduce risk of stroke, prostate cancer and provide protection against loss of muscle mass. It also helps in preservation of bone mineral density and reduction in the formation of kidney stones. Pumpkin also promotes fertility in women and also great source of minerals and vitamins during pregnancy. Pumpkin also boost immunity system of the body. It may helps your outlook by staying bright and can boost your mood. It helps the skin to be wrinkle free. Pumpkin dry seeds help in reduction of LDL which is bad cholesterol. here are the detailed nutritional values per 100 grams.

Principle

Nutrient Value

Percentage of RDA

Energy

26 Kcal

1%

Carbohydrates

6.50 g

5%

Protein

1.0 g

2%

Total Fat

0.1 g

0.5%

Cholesterol

0 mg

0%

Dietary Fiber

0.5 g

2%

Vitamins

Folates

16 μg

4%

Niacin

0.600 mg

4%

Pantothenic acid

0.298 mg

6%

Pyridoxine

0.061 mg

5%

Riboflavin

0.110 mg

8.5%

Thiamin

0.050 mg

4%

Vitamin A

7384 IU

246%

Vitamin C

9.0 mg

15%

Vitamin E

1.06 mg

7%

Vitamin K

1.1 mcg

1%

Electrolytes

Sodium

1 mg

0.5%

Potassium

340 mg

7%

Minerals

Calcium

21 mg

2%

Copper

0.127 mg

14%

Iron

0.80 mg

10%

Magnesium

12 mg

3%

Manganese

0.125 mg

0.5%

Phosphorus

44mg

5%

Selenium

0.3 mcg

<0.5%

Zinc

0.32 mg

3%

Phyto-nutrients

Carotene-α

515 mcg

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Carotene-ß

3100 mcg

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Crypto-xanthin-ß

2145 mcg

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Lutein-zeaxanthin

1500 mcg

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Usage of Pumpkin/ Pumpkin recipes:

It can help after hard workouts as it has refueling nutrients such as potassium. A little extra helps restore the body’s balance of electrolytes after a heavy workout. This will help muscles functioning at its best.